Today, I told my parents I was thinking about joining the army. They looked at each other and laughed for about 10 minutes straight. I wasn't joking. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, my parents asked if I wanted to go to military school so I said, "Yeah, that would be awesome," thinking it was a joke. They weren't joking. FML
Today, I talked to my dad about joining the military. He got up, laughed, and said, "As if the army would accept a pussy like you." FML
Today, I came out to my parents. They still think I'm joking. FML
Today, I came out to my parents. They laughed in my face. FML
Today, I told my dad I want to enlist in the army and he tried to lock me in my room. He did almost the same thing when I told him I wanted to do certain college courses to make it easier to become a police officer, only there was a lot more swearing and throwing of objects. FML
Today, as an April fools day joke, I decided to tell my mom and dad that I was gay. After an awkward silence, my mom looks at me, smiles, and says, "well, we have known for a while." She wasn't joking. FML
Today, I saw a man in an army uniform. As a bit of a patriot, I went up to thank him for his service. After about 10 minutes of me going on and on, he started laughing. He wasn't a soldier. FML
Today, I asked my parents if I had a college fund because I will be going to university in two years. They laughed. FML
Today, I asked my parents to sign for me to enlist in the military. They asked me how much money the government gives them if I die. FML
Today, my husband told his parents that he was quitting his job so that he could focus on school. They asked him what he was going to do for money. When I told them that I'd be the one working, they took one look at me and burst into laughter. FML
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AshaaFerreira 22
Maybe they were laughing to hide their worries?
Falassalond 16
Thinking and doing are two different things. Show them what you're really made of!
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Comments (142)
courtjester86 8
I joined the Navy behind my parents back! I am not a child and neither are you, so if they are to act like that, I suggest the same!
doodlecloud 27
Oh the irony...surely being adult would be calmly but firmly explaining your intentions and hearing out their objections even if you have to ultimately tell them you've decided to go anyway? Joining behind their back on the other hand is pretty childish. Still brave, but still childish.
xerbrus 14
honestly though you can't say the parents in this case are acting like adults plus that's the navy
Bilbo_Swaggins 5
Jerks.
Pstraka6 20
The army is no joke brother! Follow your dreams and make them look back and laugh at themselves for mocking you!
laureri 26
Don't just go to "show up your parents." Go because that it is truly what you want to do with your life and you are committed. And if you're just thinking research the branches. And if you're not in shape and wanna take it easy Air Force all the way (they let you go to the movies in boot camp, ask a Marine how there boot camp was lol)
iammeorami 25
That just made me think of a fat guy flying a fighter jet
Axipiter 24
29, PLEASE tell me that was a joke about the Air Force, and you weren't trying to start the Branch Wars haha.
JMichael 26
Either they're trying to hide their worry or they're rude and don't think you can do it. At any rate I wish you the best of luck OP.
SuckMeBeautifu1 24
**** them. If you know its what you want to live for, go for it. Make sure though, you may be leaving everything else behind. Good on you for being brave enough to do what most people arent willing to do.
marinegrant 14
You want respect OP? Join the marines instead. You'll get it
wellyouknow 9
My brothers did the same when I told them I was joining the Navy. It's okay, just prove 'em wrong;)
skyeyez9 25
Is it because until now, you had no interest in physical exercise? I would prob laugh if my brother in law said the same. Because he has not willingly ever went outside, hates exercise and any activity besides playing xbox. He also leaves old food laying in his room cause he is too lazy to throw it away.
Axel5238 29
Agreed, some people also don't handle pain and/or stress well and if they haven't ever competed in a sport /exercise of some sort at least(even with those that have) the idea of them going is kinda unrealistic.
julian0605 9
Hopefully they will finally believe you and agree with your decision. I applied yesterday, cant wait for the phone call